The golden age of automatic lathes manufacturers probably lies in the middle of last century when three Swiss companies shared the market and were selling cam autos by tens of thousands. In the 1960s, small structures specialized in overhauling those machines have appeared. 50 years later, that trade is flourishing and offers interesting prospects. Some companies also develop new devices to enhance cam-autos capabilities. Meeting with Mr. Carlos Cancer, CEO of Seuret SA, overhaul (…)

Affolter will present the new AF110 at Siams in Moutier, Switzerland, from May 6 to 9, 2014 (Hall 2.2, stand A-1). Later in the year, the company will have a booth at the EPHJ in Geneva (June 17-20) and will again present the AF110 at the AMB in Stuttgart (16-20 September). In 2010, the R&D team of Affolter undertook the design of the AF110. Result? The most robust and flexible gear cutting machine on the market to date: "In comparison with the AF100, we have doubled the clamping force (…)

In microtechnology and high precision machining, it is always difficult to find the perfect fit between the materials, the coolant, the tools and the machine. In every field, specialists are fighting to find the perfect mix between all those parameters. The University Of Bern, Switzerland, may have put all those troubles to a stop. This morning the University’s spokesman announced the achievement of the new nano-structured material whose proprieties can change according to the level of (…)

Delcam GmbH has opened a new office in Eislingen in Baden-Württemberg to further increase its sales in the southern part of Germany. Delcam’s German subsidiary achieved record sales of software and maintenance in 2013 and, with the opening of the new office, is looking forward to even better growth this year. The modern offices in the attractive location of Eislingen were purchased in early November, 2013. They offer a pleasant working environment for the planned total of seven staff team (…)

For some time, Gloor - the worldwide leading manufacturer of special SC tools with logarithmic relief grinding - has been able to produce the complete product range of gear tools using its new generation of special grinding machines. The setup with the company’s own software guarantees that customers obtain perfect tools, which in turn ensure high-precision gear components. Thanks to Gloor’s own manufacturing process, the company is able to produce cutters with significantly more teeth and (…)

The production of very small parts, in particular for watch movements, requires turning tools designed specifically for this type of machining. In 2012, Applitec launched a number of inserts dedicated to the watchmaking field, and demand has increased considerably since then. To such an extent, in fact, that Applitec is now launching a new complete range of turning tools for machining watch parts. Watchmaking bar turners have increasingly requested specific dimensions and angles which have (…)

With more than 1,000 exhibitors and 25,000 buyers and recognized opinion leaders, the 70,000 m2 of exhibition space make Industrie Paris the leading event for industry professionals in France. This event highlights innovative solutions that allow small and medium-sized companies to acquire equipment, know-how, ideas, and solutions that will promote their competitiveness and industrial performance. As a matter of fact, the future of French industry is in revitalization and support for (…)

SCS Precisioncoat Features New Highly Accurate Jet Technology in Booth 2153 at APEX IPC Expo in Las-Vegas and it is not too late to register. The show starts today and last till March 27. SCS is pleased to announce the availability of Jetting technology on the SCS Precisioncoat. SCS’ new jetting valve, which will be debuted at APEX IPC Expo, allows the Precisioncoat to dispense fluids quickly and accurately, offering superior control when dispensing a wide variety of materials. Extreme (…)

Despite an uncertain global economic situation, Ventura Mecanics SA, the specialist for overhaul and retrofit of Escomatic machines, decided to bet on the future by opting for the construction of new premises. The new building has been designed rationally and to better serves the company’s customers. Luca and Fabio Ventura, the young and dynamic Directors state: "The global demand for our very specific activity shows a strong potential and our current workshop does not allow us to answer (…)

As announced early this week, today is Newemag’s inauguration in Eschenbach. The place is impressive, spacious, high-quality, well lighted and there is a lot of space to store machines. According to M. Zehnder, the director, the company has a lot of machines in stock and is able to react very quickly to answer customer’s needs. Workflows are rationalized and the company responsiveness has been further improved. EPMT with special products for the watch industry One of the priorities of (…)